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NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is a collaboration between Nanofilm Technologies International Limited (“Nanofilm”, “NTI”), Nanyang Technological University (“NTU”) and supported by Singapore under RIE2025. The Laboratory’s objective is to propel Innovation and Technologies commercialisation through NTU’s innovation and NTI’s deep technology. NTI-NTU Corp Lab aligns with Singapore’s RIE2025 handbook – which emphasises the nation’s commitment to research and innovation, aiming to drive economic growth and address national challenges.

The Nanyang Technological University NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is looking for a highly motivated and experienced candidate to join us as Senior Research Fellow (SRF). The SRF will join in a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research project fund through the Industry-Alignment Funding scheme, aiming to developed novel coatings for biomedical implants.

The SRF will be responsible to design, develop, characterize and optimize the formulation of bioactive coatings for biomedical implants, as well as to manage the coordination of research between different stakeholders in order to achieve project KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough literature review and generate periodic updates.
• Design, synthesize, characterize and optimize functional coating for biomedical implants, with particular emphasis on osteogenesis ability.
• Carry out assays and analysis to optimize and control functional performance (e.g. coating thickness, uniformity, assess active agents delivery effectiveness, degradation profile, mechanical strength etc).
• Carry out biochemical and biological assays to assess bioavailability and cytotoxicity of the developed products.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all aspects of the research work.
• Develop and optimize protocols.
• Supervise junior research staff, undergraduate and graduate student projects.
• Manage logistical issues and laboratory inventory.
• Coordinate collaborative work within multidisciplinary team and external collaborators.
• Generate periodic progress report as required by funding agency.
• Disseminate research results in reputable peer-reviewed journals and/or international conference.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• Experience in biomaterial, nanomaterials synthesis, functionalization, and characterization (e.g. TEM, XRD, DLS, FTIR, TGA, ICP, etc).
• Experience working with biopolymers, thin film coatings. Experience with osteogenesis relevant assays and techniques preferred.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture, tissue engineering, implants. Experience with animal work will be a bonus.
• A strong track record of research ability and demonstrated contribution to research (e.g., research publications, grant applications, patents).
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a diverse, international, and inter-disciplinary research environment.
• Ability to take initiative to improve processes and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to work well with multiple competing priorities, manage projects and meet deadlines.
• A good team player and able to work independently with minimum supervision.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Responsibilities

. Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office.

. Carries out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc.

. Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.

. Supports team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communications.

. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

. Able to speak and write in both Chinese and English.

. 1 years working experience as an admin.

. Able to work independently with minimum supervision.

. Responsible, mature and well-groomed.

. Good communication skills.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday : 8.30am - 5.30pm

A Research Fellow position is currently available in the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS).

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked 11th globally. It is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities. EOS at NTU Singapore is a national science Research Center of Excellence. Its mission is to conduct fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, toward safer and more sustainable societies.

The Air Pollution and Health team's research of Prof. Steve Yim focuses on the interactions between climate and air quality, and the resultant impacts on public health and ecosystem. The team's ongoing research is to develop, advance and utilize the state-of-the-art multi-scale atmospheric models, along with measurement and statistical approaches, to understand the mechanisms that drive the climate-air quality interactions, and evaluate the impacts on human exposure, mosquito abundance and soil acidity.

Particular interests are in investigating air quality impacts of sectoral emissions and transboundary air pollution at multiple spatial scales, studying regional climate change due to land-use changes and global climate change, and evaluating and quantifying the effects of air pollution on respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The team also assesses and develops emission control scenarios to provide scientific-based policy solutions for a sustainable environment in present and future years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement air pollutant sensitivity calculation in a chemical transport model
• Develop a response surface model
• Perform the developed model for different climate change emission scenarios
• Analyze the model results of various air pollutants considering meteorological processes and chemical reactions
• Document the results of the four tasks in reports and to publish papers in peer-review international journals
• Complete tasks that his/her supervisor assigns

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in atmospheric science/ geography/meteorology/environment
• Experience in development of chemical transport models especially sensitivity calculation
• Publications in the relevant work in recent 5 years
• Evidence of excellent English language and communication skills is essential to conduct research
• Evidence of independence in research direction and team spirit

EOS seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability. Interested applicants should submit a CV and a statement of interests. Evaluation of application starts immediately until the position is filled.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Responsibilities:

• Apply functional specifications and use engineering tools to design hardware for product changes and new development
• Assist in analysis, modification and design of products and services for assigned projects which requires basic knowledge of materials, components, and their applications
• Assist and participate in testing and test results analysis for assigned projects

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• Basic skillset should be to design various tools & equipment with latest industry/design codes and analysis
• Knowledge on CAD packages like SolidWorks are preferred

Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Engineer II.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and development in trust technologies – translating algorithms into tools and frameworks and implementing working prototypes that can demonstrate how research outputs can be innovated to build new capabilities.
• Work closely with Centre’s researchers to design and develop research prototypes into the proof-of-concept systems.
• Design and build working tools that can support the technology transfer of new capabilities to research partners and can be used to showcase the value of a given research outcome.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, presentations, and papers on research into trust technologies testing, helping to educate and raise the overall competency in emerging areas of trust technologies.
• Engage global partners and researchers to understand latest trends and advance Singapore’s mindshare in this domain.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in computer science/ engineering or related fields required.
• Minimum of 5 years continuous working experience in a similar role will be considered when appropriate.
• Bachelor degree with minimum 8 years relevant experience may be considered.
• Proficiency in programming languages Java, C/C++ is a must.
• Experience in other programming languages and/or frameworks such as Python, Spring will be an advantage.
• Proficiency with using common Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS is a must.
• Proficiency and experience in developing network and communication protocols and using socket programming in cloud-based systems is a must.
• Proficiency in installing, configuring and using SQL database is a must. Experience in other data processing technologies such as NoSQL, Hadoop will be an advantage.
• Proficiency and experience in working with different virtualization technologies to enhance cloud service system performance is a must.
• Experience in developing ML systems from end to end, including data exploration, feature engineering, model training/evaluation will be advantageous.
• Good communication skills and some interdisciplinary interest is desired, to be able to interact with researchers at the Centre.
• Ability to work independently and to develop solutions under strict timelines is a must.
• Ability to code-switch effortlessly between talking business and talking tech, and can help stakeholders, engineers, and businesses easily understand difficult research tech concepts.
• Good knowledge of system platform development, socket programming, middleware technologies, API development, related application frameworks and service layer models.
• Familiarity with general API security concepts (such as key validation, authentication, authorisation)
• Good understanding of relational database and Unix shell scripting skills.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

A Research Fellow position is currently available NTU's School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. The candidate is expected to work on the cryptography and automated cryptanalysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on cryptography, automated cryptanalysis and machine learning
• Preparing reports and presentations for the project
• Publish relevant results to cryptography and/or machine learning conferences/journals

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Mathematics and/or Electronics and/or Computer Science
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong initiatives.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in symmetric-key cryptanalysis and automated cryptanalysis is a requirement
• Expertise in machine learning is a strong plus

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hydroleap is a Singapore-grown water treatment startup backed by governmental and private VCs. Seek to displace chemical pretreatment processes with proprietary, IoT-enabled electrical treatment technology. Hydroleap's deep technical expertise allows us to design modular electrical treatment processes and deliver end-to-end wastewater treatment systems, offering solutions that are automated, robust, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly.

Backed by reputable governmental and private venture capitalists (VCs) such as Wavemaker, Enterprise Singapore (Seeds Capital & SGInnovate), 500 Startups, Sparklabs Cultiv8, Entrepreneur First and a few more.

Your Key Responsibilities

The role of the Research Assistant is consisting of carrying out research programs while observing the objectives defined by the business division. To support R&D activities in wastewater treatment, and environmental control system.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Engaging R&D and product development activities to enable new product introduction and improvements.
• Design product and system prototypes to receive feedback and identify areas of improvement through R&D studies.
• Assisting the operation team to identify and troubleshoot the technical problems associated with the products.
• Involving mainly in R&D department and working closely with the rest of the technical, business, production, and operation teams for designing, manufacturing and implementation of innovative water and wastewater solutions.
• Evaluate alternatives, resolve technical issues and interface with other disciplines.
• Ensure technical accuracy, standard engineering practices and inclusion of appropriate documentation on various report and design project.
• Collection and sampling of water sample at client's site
• Ensure good housekeeping in the laboratory and pilot plant and be responsible for the safety and environment compliance of the new processes.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Chemistry or Environmental Studies
• Preferable with internship experience in water treatment-based industry.
• Strong communication, skilled in report and technical writing, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with ability work together with team members.
• Have enthusiasm for R&D work and field work

A Senior Research Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Assistant Professor Kazuyuki Kasahara at the Novena campus of the LKCMedicine. Gut microbiota influences many areas of human health from immunity to energy metabolism and host physiology. The goal of our research group is to understand how bacterial metabolism, diet-microbe, and microbe-microbe interactions influence cardiometabolic disease using experimental approaches. The RF/SRF will lead a project, recently funded by MOE, that explores the protective mechanisms of butyrate-producing bacteria against atherosclerosis. This research will primarily involve molecular biology and pathophysiology using genetically modified mice.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out an independent research project and collaborate with other researchers.
• Supervise junior members of the lab, including PhD students and undergraduate interns.
• Keep a log of lab material and conduct safety management and data management as necessary.
• Present research at lab meetings and national/international conferences.

Requirements:

• PhD in Biological Sciences or equivalent in any relevant field of life sciences with a demonstrated record of excellent problem-solving skills.
• Years of experience in disease-oriented molecular biology (preferably atherosclerosis) using mouse models.
• Deep knowledge and interest in microbiome biology.
• Strong research experience (minimum 5 years) and relevant skill sets in biomedical sciences (molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, animal handling, etc).
• Experience in mentoring and training junior researchers and students.
• Highly self-motivated and independent researcher with enthusiasm for research
• Strong team player with excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
• Strong motivation and leadership in pursuing challenging scientific questions.
• Be able to work independently and collaborate efficiently in a highly diverse and interdisciplinary team.

A Research Fellow position is currently available at NTU's School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. The candidate is expected to work on the cryptography and automated cryptanalysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on cryptography, automated cryptanalysis and machine learning
• Preparing reports and presentations for the project
• Publish relevant results to cryptography and/or machine learning conferences/journals

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Mathematics and/or Electronics and/or Computer Science
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong initiatives
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Expertise in symmetric-key cryptanalysis and automated cryptanalysis is a requirement
• Expertise in machine learning is a strong plus

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We are seeking an experienced Research Fellow specialized in intellectual property (IP) development and patents within the wastewater treatment sector. This role is integral to our mission of innovating and commercializing eco-friendly, cost-effective wastewater solutions using cutting-edge electrochemistry technology.

What you will be doing

• Innovation and Research: Lead exploratory research projects to innovate and enhance our technology, focusing on areas ripe for intellectual property creation.
• Intellectual Property Management: Develop strategies for IP protection, including drafting, filing, and prosecuting patents, and managing the company's IP portfolio.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with R&D and product development teams to identify patentable inventions, ensure IP protection strategies align with product development, and advise on potential IP challenges.
• Technology Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analysis of existing technologies and market trends to identify opportunities for IP development and potential patent infringements to avoid.
• Legal Coordination: Liaise with legal advisors and patent offices to navigate the patent landscape, ensuring compliance with international IP laws and regulations.
• Publication and Advocacy: Publish research findings in reputable scientific journals and represent Hydroleap at conferences, contributing to the company’s reputation as a leader in the field.
• Educational Outreach: Mentor junior researchers and engineers on IP matters, fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• MSc or PhD in Chemical or Environmental engineering
• Demonstrated experience in research with a significant track record of intellectual property development, including patent drafting and filing.
• Familiar and interested in water/wastewater treatment processes
• Familiar with water treatment processes and lab equipments
• Familiar and interested in scientific paper reading, research and lab work
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills, with proficiency in research methodologies and patent databases.
• Commitment to the task assigned, self initiative and problem solving skill

Hydroleap is a Singapore-grown water treatment startup backed by governmental and private VCs. Seek to displace chemical pretreatment processes with proprietary, IoT-enabled electrical treatment technology. Hydroleap's deep technical expertise allows us to design modular electrical treatment processes and deliver end-to-end wastewater treatment systems, offering solutions that are automated, robust, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly.

Backed by reputable governmental and private venture capitalists (VCs) such as Wavemaker, Enterprise Singapore (Seeds Capital & SGInnovate), 500 Startups, Sparklabs Cultiv8, Entrepreneur First and a few more.

Your Key Responsibilities

The role of the Research Engineer is consisting of carrying out research programs while observing the objectives defined by the business division. To support R&D activities in wastewater treatment, and environmental control system.

Your Key Responsibilities

● Engaging R&D and product development activities to enable new product introduction and improvements.

● Design product and system prototypes to receive feedback and identify areas of improvement through R&D studies.

● Assisting the operation team to identify and troubleshoot the technical problems associated with the products.

● Involving mainly in R&D department and working closely with the rest of the technical, business, production, and operation teams for designing, manufacturing and implementation of innovative water and wastewater solutions.

● Evaluate alternatives, resolve technical issues and interface with other disciplines.

● Ensure technical accuracy, standard engineering practices and inclusion of appropriate documentation on various report and design project.

● Ensure good housekeeping in the laboratory and pilot plant and be responsible for the safety and environment compliance of the new processes.

● Perform other duties as needed.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

● Skilled in report and technical writing, organization, analytical and verbal communication.

● Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and risk management.

● Experience in decision making, identifying, assessing, evaluating, and solving complex problems.

Education and Experience

● B.S Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering required.

● Minimum 1 year of work experience/internship experience in water treatment-based industry.

● Strong communication, skilled in report and technical writing, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills.

● Self-starter with ability work together with team members.

● Background will ideally include project work and process knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant.

● Have enthusiasm for R&D work.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Join Our Team at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) at NTU Singapore hosts research and education activities in two divisions: Division of Mathematical Sciences (MAS) and Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP). MAS covers diverse topics ranging from pure mathematics to the applications of mathematics in cryptography, computing, business, and finance. PAP covers many areas of fundamental and applied physics, including quantum information, condensed matter physics, biophysics, and photonics. Over the years, SPMS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.

A one-year postdoc research fellow opportunity is available for the project "Power Efficient Spin-Devices via Orbital Current-driven Electronics (Orbitronics),” led by A/Prof. S.N. Piramanayagam at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The role seeks a candidate with expertise in electronic structure and transport theories, along with practical experience in magnetism and spintronics. The project aims to develop efficient methods for utilizing orbital currents in spintronic applications, involving numerical simulations of orbitally driven magneto-transport phenomena. The candidate will collaborate closely with experimentalists, actively contributing to experiment design and data analysis discussions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out theoretical and numerical studies on orbitally driven transport phenomena: orbital Hall effect, orbital Edelstein effect, orbital-to-spin conversion, current-induced magnetization dynamics, etc.
• Analyzing the above-mentioned phenomena by means of first-principles methods based on the density functional theory and quantum transport formalisms implemented in a home-built post-processing program.
• Finding suitable material candidates and optimizing device structures to fully harness orbital currents for spintronic applications.
• Collaborating with experimentalists in the group to design experiments and to analyze experimental data.
• Taking the role of bridging experiment and theory in the group, for example, explaining theoretical concepts to experimentalists.
• Presenting the results in domestic/international conferences and in the form of research articles in scientific journals.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Physics or Material Science with expertise in first-principles calculations and a strong background in condensed matter physics and quantum transport theories.
• Research experience in magnetism, spintronics, or quantum transport.
• Proficiency in using computing clusters or supercomputers for large-scale simulations and familiarity with the Linux environment.
• Effective communication skills for discussions with experimentalists and clear explanation of theoretical concepts.
• Proficient in English, both written and oral forms is essential to conduct research.
• Ability to work independently on theoretical projects while collaborating effectively in a team with experimentalists.

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description:

The Prototype Machine Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing the entire process of building new prototype machines, from initial design transfer to final production handoff. This role requires managing various aspects of the project, including material procurement, troubleshooting, and team supervision, to ensure that prototypes are met the required quality standards, completed on schedule, and transfer efficiently to production.

You will work closely with R&D, technicians, and the quality control (QC) department to ensure a smooth transition from design to prototype and ultimately to full-scale production. Additionally, the role involves monitoring material costs and ensuring effective collaboration between teams.

This position requires strong project management skills, technical expertise in prototyping and manufacturing processes, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage material delivery before prototype
• Diagnose and troubleshoot prototype machine
• Manage material cost for prototype and production
• Transfer R&D design to prototype
• Supervise Technicians during Assembly
• Transfer Completed Prototypes to Production

Requirements:

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or Equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience in project management, preferably in a machine tool company or engineering environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Work Independently and ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Hands-on experience with machine.
• Good time management, pro-active, self-motivated and high sense of responsibility

A Research Assistant position is currently available in the Division of Accounting in Nanyang Business School with a focus on auditing research. The incumbent will be encouraged to engage in behavioral auditing research.

The division seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting research on auditing, including data collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and reporting.
• Formulating strategies to analyze data and conduct research.
• Participate in hand-collection of data.
• Provide basic administrative support.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, or a related field, before the anticipated start date of 1 February 2025.
• Expertise in at least one of the areas of data analytics, statistics, and econometrics.
• Strong coding skills (one or more of R, Stata or Python).
• Prior experience in research projects using multiple databases.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) is a University Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University Singapore that conducts fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, towards safer and more sustainable societies. Computational resources are available through a dedicated cluster and collaboration with the High-Performance Computing Centre of NTU. In addition, EOS hosts state-of-the-art analytical facilities for petrological and geochemical analysis, and a Community Engagement office that co-creates learning opportunities for a range of audiences to promote a safer and more sustainable future.

EOS is looking for ambitious, highly motivated Research Fellow (post-doctoral scholar). The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof Adam Switzer to investigate various approaches to future tropical cyclone prediction in the Asia Pacific and apply novel statistical techniques to enable policymakers and planners to understand plausible worst-case scenarios with the rising sea-level and changing climate. We're looking for a collaborative individual with a passion for learning, who would enjoy working with people from a wide range of disciplines, with a goal to connecting the dots between the components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct computer simulations by modelling components of sea-level rise, cyclogenesis and their inter-dependencies.
• Interface with climate modeling experts and insurance industry partners on the relevant data for modeling and analysis of future cyclone risk.
• Manage, analyse, and interpret complex datasets, employing the latest methodologies and tools for accurate and efficient data processing.
• Engage in close collaboration with experts across diverse disciplines, integrating various datasets to enhance the understanding on scientific prediction of sea-level rise.
• Develop key case studies that can inform and support policy decisions, emphasizing practical applications of research findings in risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare research outputs in formats accessible to policymakers, risk stakeholders, and the broader community, ensuring clear and effective communication of complex scientific information.
• Present, publish, and communicate research results in scientific meetings, scholarly journals, and other relevant platforms, contributing to the broader scientific discourse.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members, students, and research assistants, fostering an environment of learning and professional growth.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Coastal Engineering, Climate Science, or another related field.
• Post-doctoral experience is an advantage.
• Strong fundamentals of climate variability and change, geoscience and atmospheric science, physical oceanography, and meteorological observations.
• Expertise and interests in climate modelling, data analysis, and statistical methods.
• Track record of publishing research relevant to the position in international recognised journals.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of independence in research direction and team spirit.

EOS seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability. Interested applicants should submit a CV and a statement of interests. Evaluation of application starts immediately until the position is filled.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.